1
as in message
a piece of conveyed information
the latest communication from the crew of the space station
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as in contact
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation
we haven't been in communication with him since he left for the Alaskan wilderness
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Recent Examples of communication
O'Connor said for someone who is chronically stressed, there can be a breakdown of communication in parts of the brain, and that can ultimately lead to a narrowing in the cardiovascular system.
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Cindy Hsu, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Ayoud attended Virginia Commonwealth University and studied fashion merchandising along with mass communications.
—Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
In response to the Palisades and Eaton fires, Horvath said the county is modernizing the communication system used by first responders.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 May 2026
Dory Sign, however, is a reminder of how technology can improve something as simple as a sign without overshadowing the product’s most basic purpose, which in this case is effective and delightful communication.
—ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
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Cindy Hsu, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Ayoud attended Virginia Commonwealth University and studied fashion merchandising along with mass communications.
—Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
In response to the Palisades and Eaton fires, Horvath said the county is modernizing the communication system used by first responders.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 May 2026
Dory Sign, however, is a reminder of how technology can improve something as simple as a sign without overshadowing the product’s most basic purpose, which in this case is effective and delightful communication.
—ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communication
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Players wear social justice messages, speak openly on political issues, and frequently use their platforms to advocate for social causes.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The prosecutor claimed in court that Brooten accessed his Facebook account, read his conversations with other women, saved copies of the messages in a folder and also accessed Facebook's blocking settings, the newspaper reported.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Both passengers have agreed and are required to remain at their residences, have no contact with other people, and participate in daily monitoring activities conducted by local health officials.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The restraining order also covers Carpenter’s workplace and vehicle and says Applegate may not harass, intimidate, threaten, contact or stalk her.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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Idaho State Police dispatch also received one traffic hazard call at westbound mile marker 39 describing confusion about the lanes and a near-collision among three cars, according to dispatch notes provided by Snell.—
Rose Evans
Updated May 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 May 2026
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The team is not allowed to go to the next box until the registrar’s dispatch team reviews the photos and gives the go-ahead.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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The puff sleeves add a romantic touch to this otherwise simple and very comfortable dress.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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There are the little touches, too, like the gourmet on course food (order from your cart or at the 9th) or the delicious in-house popsicles you are greeted with at each round’s end.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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“Communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communication. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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